AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMalay learning boom: More Singaporeans are picking up Malay, with tuition centres reporting 10–15% enrolment growth each year since 2021, from kindergarten to Secondary 4. Education benchmarks: China’s students top PISA 2025 in science and maths, while OECD reading and maths hit record lows—sparking fresh debate on how schools should adapt. Student housing safety: After Delhi’s PG collapse killed seven, experts point to fixes for safer student accommodation, from design to oversight. Fresh graduate hiring: MOM says PMET openings for fresh grads held up, with active demand in financial/insurance services, professional services and information & communications. Work and visas: The US proposes scrapping the 60-day H-1B grace period after job loss, forcing some workers to leave immediately. Culture & identity: A look into the Singaporean accent explores how speech becomes a marker of identity. Wellness retail: iHerb’s September “Health Reset” essentials push spotlights everyday routines, supplements and home care. Tech and lifestyle: Dreame unveils a Physical AI smart-home portfolio at IFA 2026, aiming to make devices perceive and act in real life. Local voices: Jasmin Lau shares the juggling act of new leadership roles—more lunch invites, less time to enjoy them.
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